Affectionate
Cheerful
Friendly
Intelligent
Loyal
Playful
Social
Alert
Energetic
Gentle
Loving
Going
Responsive

Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Cheerful

Labrador Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Cherokee Monarchs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Labrador Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Cherokee Monarchs aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

St. John's Water Dog

Russian Toy Terrier and Papillon

1800s

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream

Brown
Black

Labrador Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Cherokee Monarchs are known for their coat length.

A Labrador Retriever can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cherokee Monarch can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

None

Otitis Externa
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Patellar Luxation

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination

Eye
Blood
Knee
X-Rays

Labrador Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Cherokee Monarchs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Labrador Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Cherokee Monarchs need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Labrador Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Cherokee Monarchs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Labrador Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Cherokee Monarch dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Labrador Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Cherokee Monarchs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Labrador Retriever, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cherokee Monarch, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Labrador Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Cherokee Monarchs usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Labrador Retriever is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Cherokee Monarch requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Ideally, Labrador Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Cherokee Monarch should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Labrador Retriever feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 7-8 pound (3 - 4 kg) Cherokee Monarch feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Labrador Retriever is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Cherokee Monarch is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Labrador Retriever is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Cherokee Monarch is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Labrador Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Cherokee Monarch is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Labrador Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Cherokee Monarch is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Labrador Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Cherokee Monarchs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Labrador Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Cherokee Monarchs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Labrador Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Cherokee Monarchs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

The Labrador Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Cherokee Monarchs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.